1. Paul Spencer Briggs
RESUME.
Name Paul Spencer Briggs
D.O.B 20/06/64
Present employer Arctic Group
Previous positions HSE/heavy lift & rigging supervisor/Training
instructor/crane inspection/Trainer operator
Nationality British
Training and Qualifications City and Guilds Vehicle Craft
Engineering,(LICENTIATESHIP)
ASNT level 2 Magnetic Particle Inspection
TUV - Crane Inspection Training
TUV – Lifting equipment Inspection Training
DTS – Training Adviser Lifting Equipment
DTS – Lifting Equipment Assessment verifier
Lloyds British - Man Management training
Offshore survival RGIT
Grove Crane EKS 4 with ECOS indicator trained.
Locatelli, PAT systems trained
Appointed person certificate for lifting
Safety certificate
Crane. Rigger . banksman certificates
LEEA pt 2
H2S certificate
PTW trained. Safe driving trained. JHA trained
Train the trainer. Crane operator cert. appointed person.
Forklift cert. rigger banksman advanced certificate

2. Professional experience
 Installation and commissioning of specialist cranes robotic arms ,
 Preparation and revision of method statements for tandem lifting of vessels and
columns and other structures.
 Calculations on outrigger loadings and down force. C.O.G. Rigging and critical lift
planning. 3 D lift planner proficient
 Rig moves for Drilling companies, Tullow. Parker drilling. Schlumberger and Saxon
 As rigging lifting/HSE adviser i was also heavily involved in the coaching and
mentoring program of local labour, i have been delivering training for Lloyds
British to Iraqi nationals on rigging lifting and crane operation prior to joining
Shell for my third time
 Mobile. Offshore and crawler crane competence and on the job training
assessments.
 Lift planning for rig moves and convoys for the truck pushers moving the rigs
 PAT. Licon,I Flex 5, training simulators , OJT
 Lifting of columns and vessels from 40 ton to 800 ton. Tandem and tri lifts
 Moving of camps and drilling facilities, Derricks labs and vortex shell shakers top
drives etc. etc. all drilling equipment from site to site
 Lifting with ringer cranes/crawlers and mobiles telescopic on major projects
 Revision of lashing and securing plans.
 Concept lifting analysis’s/ Preparation, planning and executing of lifts
(electrical/mechanical, Hydraulics)
 Hands on in operating, inspection and mechanical maintenance hydraulics of
cranes, and loose lifting equipment and offshore cranes and life boats for
reputable renowned inspection companies ,
 Calculations of load weights, calculations for wire rope drums for sheaves and
diverter blocks for standing rigging and running rigging.
 Preparation of procedures and preventative maintenance schedules for cranes
 Review of transport plans and lashing and securing plans for heavy cargo
 Coordination of lifting activities on site and for in transit cargo
 Inspection Mobile and crawler cranes and forklift trucks and various other
handling devices
 I overseen the re rigging of all heavy lift cranes and equipment,
 HSE walkabouts for lifting and hoisting on the construction site,
 Expediting the heavy lift plans as per shells construction requirements.
 Ensuring that the contractors comply lift and install equipment in line with shell
HSE policy and lifting and hoisting programme,
 Training national labour in safe use of forklift truck and crane operations, also
safe rigging practices etc
 Preparation of custom made training packages for inspection of lifting equipment
 Preparation of custom made training packages for Crane operators Mobile and
offshore cranes/Banksman slingers and riggers etc
 Crane and lifting equipment inspection to British and API standards,
 Database, inspection record maintenance and monthly reporting of equipment
status.

3.  Inspection campaigns on offshore drilling rigs and platforms on cranes and lifting
equipment.
 Provided Shell Iran with specialised inspections to meet the shell specification
and requirements and training of national on all types of cranes.
 Inspection and testing of baskets offshore containers, - inspection and marking
to BS EN 12079 and 7072 for etc
 Inspection of overhead cranes and gantries etc
 Inspection and testing of power driven mobile cranes to BS 7121pt 1/2/3,to 11
 Quadrennial and annual/bi-annual inspections on pedestal type cranes.
 Having a mechanical electrical background in the plant industry allows me to be
able to troubleshoot necessary repairs and advise on planned maintenance.
 Load testing of lifting g equipment using horizontal tensile testing machines up
to 150 tons.
 Proof load testing and inspection of tower cranes- lifting equipment/pad eyes
etc.
 Risk assessment and accident investigation.
Employment history
2015 July-April 2016
Arctic group international LLP, Tengiz . Kazakhstan
HSE/ Heavy Lifting supervisor for the drilling side of Chevron TCO
Working for the main clients drilling programme moving drill rigs for chevron, includes
parker drilling Saxon and Nabors. Shlumberger 5 x rigs and a Non rig classification
around the Tengiz field on completions and work overs, Critical and heavy lift plans along
with risk assessments for working in live plant and sour gas sites in the petrochemical
industry
Crane and lifting equipment inspection to LOER and PUWER and also API ASME
Overseen the crane and lifting operations and also the transport side of things of heavy
vehicles and arranging convoys. I do route survey’s lifting gear inspection inventory and I
also liaise with the drilling manage and chevron company man.
H2S trained and qualified, PTW and job hazard analyse, tool box talks etc,
I do HSE on working at Height’s and maintain safe driving and tracking programs,
I also write lift plans and drill rig movement procedures in line with Chevron and
European standard’s Also On the job training and refresher courses. For crane and
lifting operations
2013 January-June 2015
SHELL , BV South gas/BGC Basrah – Iraq
Lifting and technical operations HSE heavy lift supervisor (lifting)- (major projects)

4. First job erecting 100 meter communications tower, competence evaluating on local
national Basrah Gas Company rigging and crane crews and also Third party operators on
our projects,
Safety ranger in the field, liaison with Sarens, Mammoet, Al Faris and Sarens for crane,
involvement in lift plans and lift studies prior to cargo arriving at site, route planning and
lashing and securing of cargo, TBT with contractors on daily basis, w alk , talk and chalk
the lift plan with personal,
Looked after all our drilling contractors for HSE and lifting
Total coverage for the lifting and rigging on all Shell gas shutdowns, Building of
temporary compressor stations and inlet booster contract, laying down compressor
strings on the booster station and power plants in Iraq
Risk assessment, advice on rigging certification from third party crane inspection,
Checking maintenance records and PM,
Installation of vessels, cryogenic units, crane inspections, also on the job training
coaching and mentoring,
Expediting lift plans, tripping of loads through 180 degrees to vertical rom trailers using
tandem lift methods and calculations for main crane and tailing crane,
Pre and post inspection of lifting accessories and lifting appliances, cranes, mewps etc
Safety at working at height, dropped objects slips trips and falls, confined space entry,
Gaining PTW and safety checks,
Ensuring the right equipment for the pick and land of heavy cargo,
Trained crane operators and also delivered course on crane and lifting equipment
inspection/Rigging and banksman training.
Managed a pipe yard, loading out of tubular goods, lifting of manifolds, all lifting
involving rental compressors from Exteran/WASCO, rehabilitation work on NGL’s and
Kaz gas plant, lifting planning for strings (compressors, turbines) currently building Inlet
booster station and new marine terminal, Plenty experience in heavy lift planning for
complicated and complex lifts with Mammoet, using cranes like ringers, Luffing cranes,
with superlight and Manitowoc crawler cranes with the maxers etc
Competent in operating a huge range of crane and also delivering competence training
and developing local national with OJT – Excellent references available from shell if
required
2012 June-2013
Uganda Lloyds British – Lifting solutions
CPLO competent person lifting operations
Working with Major oil companies performing lifting and rigging duties,
Lift planning, testing and inspection, of CCU’s and loose lifting equipment, (field based)
Providing training and assessments on crane operations, lifting supervisors, riggers,
Telescopic handlers,
Delivering training for mobile crane and fork lift truck, also banksman slinger
Worked directly with the tool pushers and HSE advisors on the land rigs to fulfil their
obligations responsibilities for their HSE policy and lifting procedures,
Coached and developed local content in lifting. Rigging and crane operations,
Issued weekly reports on statistics and ways forward for continuous improvement for
lifting operations, I acted as the focal point for feedback and advice on lifting
operations for the east African operation of Lloyds,

5. I performed pre use and safety inspections of all lifting equipment and lifting
appliances, I also advised on preventative maintenance and repairing cranes and.
telescopic handlers and forklifts etc,
I liaised with HSE and the drilling manager on the logistics for lifting and rigging for the
land rig moves and camp movements,
2011 November-2012 May
SEREPT Sfax,Tunisia, Ashtart project
Crane/Lifting Advisor,
Overseen all crane work and rigging on the project, working from drawings to provide
risk assessments and method statements and lift plans,
Coordinated cargo for offshore and worked with vendors to ensure that the load out and
sea fastening was in line with company policy,
I initiated an updated lifting procedure in line with LOLER and PUWER and international
standards,
Checked and inspected all lifting equipment prior to lifts,
I was responsible for the inspection and pre mobilisation of contactors cranes, also the
planned maintenance of all cranes and lifting appliances,
Cranes included Liebherr, demag, grove,
2009-2011 October
Agip KCO Kashaagn project
HSE Lifting Advisor,
Working as the client’s rep overseeing Aker solutions and Saipem & CCC lifting and
rigging operations on D island for the HUC up,
I reviewed lift planning and initiated training schemes for the crane operators and
rigging crews,
Working mainly in the field as a safety ranger checking on all lifting and rigging
activities on the island to ensure they comply to Agip KCO procedures and HSE policy’s,
Checking all lifting equipment and heavy cranes, Inspected to Agip and to Federal
governments spec and policy, overseen all heavy lifting and performed concept heavy lift
plans, Mammoet was our main contractor for cranes working under our scrutiny and
procedures.
37 cranes alone on D Island was under my direct supervision including the cc12600 one
of the world largest single boom crawler cranes
2002-2008
Shell Nigeria
Crane inspection and loose gear, Rigging and lifting Equipment Training, Heavy Lift
Consulting

6. I have been working with shell petroleum Development Company as subject matter
expert on lifting and hoisting for the last two years,
Writing lifting and hoisting procedures
Worked as the shell representative for the Gbaran Ubie construction project for all
lifting and hoisting activities
Overseen all heavy lifts to ensure they were completed without incident and inline with
the company’s policy
Heavy Lift and Rigging Consultant for IOOC/Shell
I worked in Port Harcourt/Gbaran Ubie project working for Shell petroleum
Development Company as crane and rigging, heavy lift adviser for the last four years
working on the lifting aspect of the cargo for the project, I also was implementing an
inspection programme for crane and lifting equipment, and adding a database for
tracking of inspection of loose equipment and lifting appliances as well as training the
local labour to perform inspections to British and API standards on all lift5ing appliances
and cranes
Training of personal on general lifting operations,
We are training the nationals for Banksman Slinger/rigger etc, crane ops for tracked
and mobile telescopic cranes.
I’m familiar with the new RCI for Kobelco cranes (Manitowoc) 8500, 777.888.999 also
the old 4100 and also a Variety of other makes of cranes,
I work directly in collaboration with Manitowoc/Grove to ensure there new high tech
products are operated in accordance with the manufactures instructions within shell
operations in Nigeria, SPDC have purchased over 30 new cranes in 2007 and the first
quarter of 2008, it is my mandate to ensure they are operated and maintained in
accordance with SPDC’s work instruction and in accordance with the OEM’s,
Working for Shell and various other major international inspection companies in Abu
Dhabi Iran and West Africa, delivering training and performing crane and lifting gear
inspections offshore,
I have worked world wide for shell ensuring the safe delivery and lifting of all critical
heavy project heavy cargo
1999-2002
Adamac Group Nigeria
Crane/Lifting advisor/ Inspection Engineer
Working on the Chevron/Texaco contract in Escravos
Implementation of database’s and register’s to comply with inspection/examination
requirements for trace-ability to BS 7121 pt1 and pt2.
Training of national labour on chevron lifting and hoisting policy
I also worked on Bonny Island for NLNG as lifting supervisor for all the heavy lifts
including the cryogenic units
General rigging and lifting and rigging on shutdowns,
Heavy lift/tandem lifts non routine to complex critical lifting
Inspection of all cranes offshore and onshore,
Inspection of baskets wire ropes and pad eyes,
Carrying out proof load testing to BS 7121 and API Standards,
Crosschecking of manufacturers specifications against actual working requirements and
ensuring compliance,
Implementation of lifting protocol to meet with client's requirements,

7. Implementation of a planned maintenance schedule, Inspection and certification of all
types of lifting appliances
1998-1999
Velosi llc Abu Dhabi
Crane and Lifting Equipment Specialist
Inspection of cranes and lifting equipment - offshore and onshore,
Performed rigging and lifting training and on the job training to riggers/banksman
Training and certification of forklift drivers and crane drivers,
Managed the crane operations on the Borouge construction site for heavy lift and
transport,
Prepared lift plans and method statements for lifting. Worked directly in the filed with
the crane and lifting crews
1997-1998
Lloyds register
Inspector/Engineer
Carried out inspection and load testing of pedestal cranes up to 35 ton,
Mobile cranes up to 500 ton, EOTC Cranes and also carried out certification of lifting
equipment on pipe laying barges (DLB 1000) and Jack up barges,
Performed supervisory duties in repairs to mobile cranes, boom head sheaves, Ropes and
rope drums, boom sections, anti two block systems,
Fully trained and conversant with repairs to most makes of cranes.
1995-1997
TUV-Saudi Arabia
Inspector/Engineer
Heavy lift and rigging on Jubail Saudi iron and steel plant.
Coaching and mentoring of persons involved in lifting and hoisting activities,
Carrying out annual and bi-annual, quadrennials, inspections on offshore pedestal cranes,
EOTC, Electric overhead travelling hoists and all similar lifting appliances, Billy Pugh
transfer baskets etc also man riding equipment and elevated man platforms plus diving
deployment systems. Loose lifting equipment,
Forklift and crane op training
1994-1995
British Aluminium
Lift supervisor and heavy lift superintendant on the new multi million dollar foundry and
smelting complex
Carried out weekly and monthly inspection of internal EOTC’s and below the hook lifting
tackle and appliances, colour coding etc. design and installation of runway systems and
JIB cranes. Pre use inspection on man riding equipment, proof testing using methods
such as water weights, test weights static and anchored load retention with load cells in
series, Also programming and applying preventative maintenance and servicing of cranes,
Auditing of any lift arrangement before lift commencement to ensure total safety.

8. General lifting and rigging duties, around the site
1989-1994
Lloyds British Testing
Engineer/Manager
Managed and administrated all operations of personnel and resources of the Cumbria
branch of Lloyds British Crane aid, In my capacity as manager, I was responsible for
budgeting, quoting tenders, analysing overhead expenditure, profit reporting, holding
staff meetings and briefing personnel on sales/target updates, issuing progress reports
to regional and general managers. I planned and co-ordinated engineering projects, I
carried out recruitment of staff and gave presentations at seminars and meetings.
I was responsible for the delegation of daily work direction to our team of crane
engineers. I studied and reviewed design drawings and specifications to ensure
conformance and smooth running of all crane projects, I scheduled lifts from drawings
and plans, I analysed rigging requirements and lifting arrangements from pre-site
surveys, service repair and inspection of EOTC’s Hoists, winches, chain blocks etc. Made
up chain slings and wire rope slings,
Proof load testing, calibration and certification for all lifting appliances and safe load
indicators. I performed lifts using a tandem crane lifting arrangements in unison. I also
carried out PLT testing on a varied arrangement of items using a tensile test bed up to
150 ton.
1985-1987
Hewden Stuart crane/plant
Plant foreman
Maintained a large range of industrial plant and machinery serviced and tested mobile
cranes, problem solving and modification to industry plant. Maintenance and repair of all
items of hireable equipment on the small tool hire side e.g. 110/240V electrical power
tools. Maintained and serviced petrol and diesel driven plant and pumps,
1980-1984
Cumberland motor services
Apprentice mechanical/electrical engineer
Road transport industry approved apprenticeship with a national crafts pass out.
Maintenance and repair of mobile cranes and heavy plant and mobile work platforms,